10 Ways to Burn More Calories Just By Sitting

Who needs the gym when you can do these sneaky moves and lose weight with almost no effort?

No matter what you consider your daily grind -- sitting behind a computer, running errands for your family, keeping up with your favorite TV shows -- most of us spend way too much time on our expanding derrieres.

Studies say that too much sitting puts us at greater risk for diabetes and cancer, increased inflammation and insulin levels, and slower metabolism, among other issues. And sloths aren't the only ones who suffer. People who hit the gym and watch their diets are also having an increasingly hard time staying trim with the longer hours we spend on our booties. We're busier than ever, yet when our hectic schedules are over, we crave nothing more than -- you guessed it -- collapsing onto our backsides. What can we do when our lives revolve around sitting for work and relaxation?

Beat our sedentary lifestyle at its own game, of course. That's why we asked experts how to boost metabolism and burn calories while seated. We don't want you to replace exercise, eating well, and living a healthy lifestyle with these butt-blasting suggestions -- just add them to your existing routine to maximize your calorie burning potential. So what are you waiting for? As you read this, you're probably already in the starting position anyway.